Nutella Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins is the perfect place to sneak in some vegetables for picky eaters. Even my grandkids had no idea these rich and delicious chocolate muffins were loaded with zucchini.
If you are a fan of zucchini bread, this recipe is calling your name. In fact, you will want to make a double batch since they are freezer friendly.
Super chocolatey zucchini muffins with Nutella and chocolate chips are so moist and delicious, even the kids won’t know they are eating vegetables.
I love making homemade muffins. Great for snacks. Awesome to tuck into lunch boxes. My favourite breakfast is a fresh cup of coffee and an apple oatmeal muffin. Of course, I cannot resist toffee apple muffins either. Perfect for fall.
How about a cranberry bran muffin with dried cranberries, bran flakes and a hint of orange? The perfect breakfast muffin.
The end of the summer harvest season brings a plethora of wonderful fruits and vegetables. Zucchini seems to flourish and trying to find multiple ways to use it can become a challenge.
I am sure you already know that zucchini is packed with nutrition.
- low in calories
- good source of vitamins and minerals
- great source of fibre
- can be eaten raw or cooked
Baking with zucchini is one way, but have you ever tried zucchini burgers? Great on the grill. If you are a salad lover, give this zucchini Caesar a try. All the classic ingredients with the addition of raw zucchini slices.
If you love Nutella recipes, these muffins are sure to be a hit. Our family agrees this is the best chocolate zucchini muffin recipe ever.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Ingredients
- Zucchini
- Flour
- Milk
- Sour cream
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Sugar
- Butter
- Baking soda, baking powder
- Chocolate chips
- Nutella
Nutella Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins From Scratch
These homemade muffins are easy to make. The most important part is preparing the zucchini properly before adding it to the recipe.
You can grate/shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Be sure to remove the excess moisture before using. The easiest way is to place the grated zucchini in a kitchen towel and squeeze out the liquid. Set aside in a bowl until it is ready to use.
Now that you have that step done, the rest is just like any other homemade muffin recipe. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl. You can do this by hand, but I prefer to use a hand-held mixer.
- Add in the sour cream and Nutella and zucchini.
- Alternately combine the flour mixture and milk.
- Mix in the chocolate chips.
- Bake.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
I like to use a lined muffin tin. Paper liners are easy to find and come in lots of different colours. Filling the muffin tin is super easy if you use an ice cream scoop.
I used light sour cream for this recipe, but feel free to use full fat if you prefer.
These muffins have a flat top. If you are looking for a taller muffin, you can reduce the amount of zucchini by half a cup. This will reduce the moisture in the muffin.
Don’t let the muffins rest too long in the baking tray. Remove them after no more than 5 minutes to help stop them from sinking in the middle.
Since these muffins are super moist, I would keep them in a container in the fridge. They will last for 3-4 days. Freeze for longer storage.
How To Freeze Zucchini
I don’t know where you are located, but this summer zucchinis have been huge. Seriously the hot, dry summer seemed to really help them grow. Here is the easiest way to freeze it, perfect for zucchini recipes all year long.
- Wash and trim off the ends.
- Grate it using a box grater or food processor. You do not have to peel it!
- Place in a sieve and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Transfer a kitchen towel, wrap and squeeze out any additional liquid.
- Place into freezer bags. I usually put in about 2 cups worth. Try to remove as much air as possible.
- Lay bags flat, just like in this freezer-friendly tomato recipe.
When you want to use some, just defrost in the fridge. If you are in a hurry you can also submerge the bag in cold water. Squeeze out any excess water and you are ready to go. If you are using in cooking, you can add it frozen, it will thaw quickly.
What to do with extra zucchini? I have you covered with these great suggestions. Such a great ingredient to work with. You can use it in so many recipes both savoury and sweet.
- Create great side dishes. Have you tried zucchini gazpacho? The perfect cold soup for summer.
- Eat it raw. The perfect addition to this goat cheese zucchini salad.
- Use it in place of pasta. Zucchini noodles and shrimp make a healthy meal any night of the week.
- Pickle it! Our favourite summer condiment is pickled zucchini ribbons.
- Great as an addition to these grilled chicken skewers.
Nutella Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated zucchini (squeeze to remove excess moisture)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup light sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- Prepare muffin tins with liners.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture (set aside).
- Combine flour, baking powder & baking soda in a bowl (set aside).2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- In another bowl, cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.2 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Add sour cream.½ cup light sour cream
- Add Nutella.1 cup Nutella
- Add zucchini.2 cups grated zucchini
- Alternately to this mixture add flour mixture, and milk.½ cup milk
- Add chocolate chips, mixing just to combine (do not over mix).1 cup chocolate chips
- Bake for approximately 23-25 minutes.
- Let cool in pan for a few minutes.
- Remove to cooling rack.
Kathryn
We have tons of zucchini from our garden so I made these muffins and they were perfect! I love how delicious the fresh zucchini makes these and the chocolate chips compliment the muffins so well!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Love the double chocolate hit in these zucchini muffins.
veenaazmanov
Thanks for such a healthy and delicious Tea Time option. I cant wait to give it a try. Looks soft, fluffy and tempting.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The perfect muffin to pair with tea. ENJOY!
Liz
Love Nutella! Especially when I find recipes that incorporate it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? Hard to resist Nutella in anything!
Jeri
Mmmmm, Nutella and zucchini…a perfect combination! These muffins were delicious, and I’m thrilled I got to use up some of my zucchini!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed these chocolate zucchini muffins.
Natalie
Genius idea, Gloria! This is the perfect way to sneak veggies inside the delicious treat everyone loves. I can’t wait to make these muffins for my son. Can’t wait to see his face when I tell him he just had zucchinis 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love sneaking the good stuff into recipes and people don’t even know.
Jere
You are so right, there is no shortage of zucchini, we have found baskets in front of neighbors houses with signs that say Please Take All You Want! I love your recipe with the chocolate chips and nutella.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY these zucchini muffins.
Rob
These look delish! What a great way to “hide” some nutrition with zucchini!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are correct, and know one would even guess.
Dolly
Oh man sign me up for this! What a better way to disguise zucchini than with Nutella! 😮 Can’t wait to try this!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right. The perfect way to sneak zucchini into kids.
Joeine
When do you add the eggs
Homemade & Yummy
OMG…thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. Add it with the butter, sugar vanilla and EGGS!! I will go in right now and correct the recipe.
Marisa Franca
Well, all I can say is I can’t keep Nutella around the house because Hubby will eat it with a spoon – and I’m tempted to grab a few spoonfuls myself. This recipe is terrific — you can use your zucchini and add some delicious chocolate to it. It would be perfect for breakfast or for a snack!! YUM!! We’ll soon be getting lots of zucchini. YAY!
Homemade & Yummy
It is a great way to use up zucchini….especially if you have a garden full.
Amy Nash
My husband is a major nutella fiend and he is going to love these muffins! They sound so delicious and the texture is always perfect with zucchini baked goods, don’t you think?
Homemade & Yummy
Yes zucchini works great in baked goods…makes them healthy right LOL!!
Cleo @Journey to the Garden
Anything with Zucchini and chocolate is a hit at my house and this looks so delicious! What a wonderful way to use up the Nutella lying around the house!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…makes them more healthy right??
Veena Azmanov
Oh My Rhea loves Nutella and chocolate chips. I think she will love this.. And you added Zucchini – how cleaver you are..! Love this.
Homemade & Yummy
Zucchini balances out the nutella right???
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
This is creative!
Chef G
Thanks so much!!
Jamie
Yum – those look good! Pinning to try! 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Chef G
Hope you enjoy them!!